“Kenny and Carol Cattee, who have complained previously about loud music on the estate, said: “The so-called wildlife pond would now appear to be more like a swimming pool, which is somewhat different from the application.”

“The jetty and steps were added by Gartenart, a company that calls itself “the UK’s leading swimming pond and natural swimming pool provider.* Last year, it was revealed that Sheeran, who has an estimated fortune of £40 million, extended his Suffolk estate by buying two more large houses in the local village.